Menopause

The transition to menopause is usually measured in years, rather than months. In general, the symptoms last fewer than 10 years, but you might experience the majority of symptoms over a period of 1 to 3 years. Every woman is different. Some women have symptoms throughout their lives. Others go through menopause and don’t experience […] Read More

Try using a plant-based vaginal lubricant, coconut or olive oil, to help make sex more comfortable. You can also try using an over-the-counter vaginal moisturizer like Replens to preserve moisture in your vagina.  If the dryness is severe, the most effective treatment may be vaginal DHEA or estrogen therapy.  Read More

Getting enough sleep and staying physically active may help prevent mood swings. You can also try learning new techniques to deal with stress, like meditating or journaling. If you need somebody to talk to, consider joining a support group or seeing a therapist. Read More

For females with a uterus, HT involves the hormones estrogen and progestin. Women who don’t have a uterus anymore use estrogen alone. Most of the estrogen prescribed is bioidentical estradiol and is delivered through the skin. HT can be very effective at relieving moderate to severe menopausal symptoms and preventing hip fractures. However, HT isn’t […] Read More

The pain you are experiencing during sex can happen due to vaginal dryness associated with declining estrogen levels during menopause. Talk to your doctor about possible causes of painful intercourse. There are special lubricants you can try to relieve the symptoms. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a suggestion. There are also local estrogen treatments […] Read More

Yes, problems with sexual function occur in women of all ages. These include difficulties with sexual interest, arousal, orgasm function, and pain. Read More

Yes. After menopause, women are more likely to have cardiovascular problems, like heart attacks and strokes. Changes in estrogen levels may be part of the cause, but so is getting older. That’s because as you get older, you may gain weight and develop other health conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Ask your […] Read More

Lower estrogen around the time of menopause leads to bone loss in women. Bone loss can cause bones to weaken, which can cause bones to break more easily. When bones weaken a lot, the condition is called osteoporosis. To keep the bones strong, women need weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, climbing stairs, or using weights. […] Read More

Avoid triggers, such as:  •          Spicy foods; •           Alcohol; •           Caffeine; •           Stress. Keep a fan at home or in your workplace, and try taking slow and deep breaths when you feel a hot flash starting. Read More

A woman who had a hysterectomy, but kept her ovaries, does not have menopause right away. Because the uterus is removed, you no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant. However, your ovaries might still make hormones, so you might not have other signs of menopause. Later on, you might have natural menopause a year […] Read More